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Mar. 03, 1955 - Demonstration of Conqueror Tank. A demonstration of the new Conqueror tank, was held at The Fighting Vehicle Research and Development Establishment, Chobham, Surrey. The first Conqueror tanks will be leaving shortly for BAOR where they will undergo extensive Troop Trials. Keystone Photo Shows:- The new Conqueror tank on right - compared with a Centurion tank, on left. Stock Photo

RME0MG36–Mar. 03, 1955 - Demonstration of Conqueror Tank. A demonstration of the new Conqueror tank, was held at The Fighting Vehicle Research and Development Establishment, Chobham, Surrey. The first Conqueror tanks will be leaving shortly for BAOR where they will undergo extensive Troop Trials. Keystone Photo Shows:- The new Conqueror tank on right - compared with a Centurion tank, on left.

Israeli troops training in the Negev Desert, with a Centurion tank. June 1967 Stock Photo

RMEKXPDE–Israeli troops training in the Negev Desert, with a Centurion tank. June 1967

Oct. 10, 1953 - Demonstration of Obstacle crossing by tanks.. centurion negotiates a 12ft. gap.. A demonstration of obstacle crossing by Cromwell, Comet and Centurion Tanks was held today at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre, Bovington camp, Dorset. Photo shows A Centurion Tank negotiates a 12ft. wide open gap-during a demonstration at Bovington Camp today Stock Photo

RME0M60K–Oct. 10, 1953 - Demonstration of Obstacle crossing by tanks.. centurion negotiates a 12ft. gap.. A demonstration of obstacle crossing by Cromwell, Comet and Centurion Tanks was held today at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre, Bovington camp, Dorset. Photo shows A Centurion Tank negotiates a 12ft. wide open gap-during a demonstration at Bovington Camp today

Suez Crisis 1956 A Centurion tank lends support to Commando troops who are carrying out a systematic search of all the homes in Stock Photo

RMB4T1Y6–Suez Crisis 1956 A Centurion tank lends support to Commando troops who are carrying out a systematic search of all the homes in

Feb. 02, 1955 - The New Swiss ''Gun Car'' One tenth the cost of a Centurion Tank.: The Swiss Government intended to but 100 Centurion Tanks - but now a Swiss firm has constructed a new ''gun car'' - which according to a number of experts - is the ''best weapon against tanks which over existed''. It has a speed of 55 m.p.h. and ten of them can be produced for the cost of one 'Centution'. Experts from many countries have examined the new 'gun car' - and are said to be very interested in buying them. Photo shows the new ''Gun Car'' - constructed for the Swiss forces. It has a speed of 55 m.p.h. Stock Photo

RME0MEND–Feb. 02, 1955 - The New Swiss ''Gun Car'' One tenth the cost of a Centurion Tank.: The Swiss Government intended to but 100 Centurion Tanks - but now a Swiss firm has constructed a new ''gun car'' - which according to a number of experts - is the ''best weapon against tanks which over existed''. It has a speed of 55 m.p.h. and ten of them can be produced for the cost of one 'Centution'. Experts from many countries have examined the new 'gun car' - and are said to be very interested in buying them. Photo shows the new ''Gun Car'' - constructed for the Swiss forces. It has a speed of 55 m.p.h.

Close up detail of the wheels or a Centurion tank Stock Photo

RMMXG6CK–Close up detail of the wheels or a Centurion tank

Nov. 11, 1961 - Tank Lays Bridge for New Tank; Two pictures from the British Army's Fighting Vehicles Research and development Establishment, Chobham, England, show Britain's latest tank and a bridge laying tank. Pictured here is a Centurion tank laying a bridge across a gap. The bridge can span 45 feet and take the weight of heavy tanks and similar armoured vehicles. Stock Photo

RME0W839–Nov. 11, 1961 - Tank Lays Bridge for New Tank; Two pictures from the British Army's Fighting Vehicles Research and development Establishment, Chobham, England, show Britain's latest tank and a bridge laying tank. Pictured here is a Centurion tank laying a bridge across a gap. The bridge can span 45 feet and take the weight of heavy tanks and similar armoured vehicles.

The 1st Commonwealth division formation patch on a Centurion Tank. Korean War. Bovington Tank Museum, Dorset, UK Stock Photo

RF2HJBRN0–The 1st Commonwealth division formation patch on a Centurion Tank. Korean War. Bovington Tank Museum, Dorset, UK

Nov. 11, 1957 - The Crown Prince Yemen visits Royal Armoured Corps. Climbing from a centurion tank: Prince Mohammed Al Badr, the Crown Prince of Yemen - who is also his country's Foreign Minister is in this country on a ten day visit as guest of the British Government. He paid a visit to the Royal Armoured Corps Centre, at Bovington, Wareham. Dorset. Photo Shows Prince Mohammed Al Badr climbs from the turret of a Centurion MK VII Tank - during his visit to Bovington Camp today. Stock Photo

RME0R37J–Nov. 11, 1957 - The Crown Prince Yemen visits Royal Armoured Corps. Climbing from a centurion tank: Prince Mohammed Al Badr, the Crown Prince of Yemen - who is also his country's Foreign Minister is in this country on a ten day visit as guest of the British Government. He paid a visit to the Royal Armoured Corps Centre, at Bovington, Wareham. Dorset. Photo Shows Prince Mohammed Al Badr climbs from the turret of a Centurion MK VII Tank - during his visit to Bovington Camp today.

A Centurion tank driving around the arena at Bovington Tank Museum during Tankfest 2024 Stock Photo

RF2XFHAE7–A Centurion tank driving around the arena at Bovington Tank Museum during Tankfest 2024

Jul. 11, 1957 - 11-7-57 Annual Royal Engineers Demonstration. For the first time the Annual Royal Engineers Demonstration was held this year at the School of Military Engineering, Chatham. A number of pieces of equivalent such as the Heavy and light Assault Floating Bridges were on view for the very first time. Photo Shows: A Centurion tank passes over a bridged gap made possible by the Linked ArkÃ Stock Photo

RME0R0CG–Jul. 11, 1957 - 11-7-57 Annual Royal Engineers Demonstration. For the first time the Annual Royal Engineers Demonstration was held this year at the School of Military Engineering, Chatham. A number of pieces of equivalent such as the Heavy and light Assault Floating Bridges were on view for the very first time. Photo Shows: A Centurion tank passes over a bridged gap made possible by the Linked ArkÃ

A Centurion tank of the British Army during an allied tank exercise on 13th June 1961 in the Grunewald in Berlin. The exercise was part of an allied tank maneuver where troops and vehicles of the American, the French, and the British forces took part at. Stock Photo

RMD8FEF4–A Centurion tank of the British Army during an allied tank exercise on 13th June 1961 in the Grunewald in Berlin. The exercise was part of an allied tank maneuver where troops and vehicles of the American, the French, and the British forces took part at.

Jun. 06, 1959 - ''Hung aground x'' - three service demonstration. Waterproofed centurion tank. More than 1,000 men are taking part in ''Runaround x'' the amphibious demonstration- at Eastney, Portsmouth today. The demonstration is designed to shows Staff college students some of the problems of amphibious operations - and includes helicopter assault - seaborne landing and cliff assault. photo shows a centurion tank - which has been waterproofed seen undergoing a test during the exercises today. Stock Photo

RME0RG07–Jun. 06, 1959 - ''Hung aground x'' - three service demonstration. Waterproofed centurion tank. More than 1,000 men are taking part in ''Runaround x'' the amphibious demonstration- at Eastney, Portsmouth today. The demonstration is designed to shows Staff college students some of the problems of amphibious operations - and includes helicopter assault - seaborne landing and cliff assault. photo shows a centurion tank - which has been waterproofed seen undergoing a test during the exercises today.

A Centurion Tank on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, UK Stock Photo

RM2XFXMMN–A Centurion Tank on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, UK

Mar. 22, 2012 - Exercises ''Run Aground IX'' - At Southsea - Exercise ''Run Aground IX'' = was carried out on the Eastney Beach, Southsea - today - in which Staff College Students saw some of the craft - methods and equipment used in amphibious operations. The exercise included an assault by Royal Marine Troops mounted from a Command Carrier in helicopters. Keystone Photo shows:- The scene as a Centurion tank demonstrates its amphibious properties - by traveling in the water on Eastney Beach - during the exercise today. Stock Photo

RME13MW3–Mar. 22, 2012 - Exercises ''Run Aground IX'' - At Southsea - Exercise ''Run Aground IX'' = was carried out on the Eastney Beach, Southsea - today - in which Staff College Students saw some of the craft - methods and equipment used in amphibious operations. The exercise included an assault by Royal Marine Troops mounted from a Command Carrier in helicopters. Keystone Photo shows:- The scene as a Centurion tank demonstrates its amphibious properties - by traveling in the water on Eastney Beach - during the exercise today.

A German M48A2 Patton tank is pushed the spray location. In the background a centurion tank. The tanker shop, Colonel H.L. Van Royenweg 3, 3832 RN Leusden. Stock Photo

RM2F7Y20X–A German M48A2 Patton tank is pushed the spray location. In the background a centurion tank. The tanker shop, Colonel H.L. Van Royenweg 3, 3832 RN Leusden.

May 05, 1955 - European Defence delegates on visit to Lulworth Centurion tank with Detachable fuel trailer.. Delegates of the European Defence Community - including Herr Dr. (Formerly Lieut, Gen) Speidel of Germany - paid a visit to R.A.F range at Lulworth. Photo Shows General view as delegates watch a demonstration of a Centurion tank- with a detachable Mono-Baseline trailer, for carrying extra fuel.. It is armour plated, gives the tank a much longer range and can be dropped off the case, and not impair the machine's efficiency. Stock Photo

RME0MGRD–May 05, 1955 - European Defence delegates on visit to Lulworth Centurion tank with Detachable fuel trailer.. Delegates of the European Defence Community - including Herr Dr. (Formerly Lieut, Gen) Speidel of Germany - paid a visit to R.A.F range at Lulworth. Photo Shows General view as delegates watch a demonstration of a Centurion tank- with a detachable Mono-Baseline trailer, for carrying extra fuel.. It is armour plated, gives the tank a much longer range and can be dropped off the case, and not impair the machine's efficiency.

Then Duke Of Kent Receives Gun Drill Instruction - H.R.H. The Duke of Kent (On left, with hand on the device) receives instruction on a Field Miniature range shooting device, attached to a Centurion tank. The device gives gives training firing. H.R.H. The Duke of Kent, who recently passed out at Sandhurst, is attending the R.A.C.'s Depot, at Lulworth, Dorset, for gun drill instruction. September 2, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited). Stock Photo

RM2R8T4K2–Then Duke Of Kent Receives Gun Drill Instruction - H.R.H. The Duke of Kent (On left, with hand on the device) receives instruction on a Field Miniature range shooting device, attached to a Centurion tank. The device gives gives training firing. H.R.H. The Duke of Kent, who recently passed out at Sandhurst, is attending the R.A.C.'s Depot, at Lulworth, Dorset, for gun drill instruction. September 2, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Jun. 06, 1958 - ''Seagoing Tank'': Waterproofed Centurion tanks took part in Run Aground XI, a 1,000-man exercise at Eastney Beach, near Southsea in Southern England, to demonstrate the latest in British beach landing methods and equipment. Photo shows Waterproofed Centurion looking more like a ship than a tank as it makes its way ashore from a landing craft. Stock Photo

RME0R73P–Jun. 06, 1958 - ''Seagoing Tank'': Waterproofed Centurion tanks took part in Run Aground XI, a 1,000-man exercise at Eastney Beach, near Southsea in Southern England, to demonstrate the latest in British beach landing methods and equipment. Photo shows Waterproofed Centurion looking more like a ship than a tank as it makes its way ashore from a landing craft.

Centurion small Army World War II cruiser Mk2 Tank in Leyland is one of a series of “Welcome to Leyland” gateway monuments celebrating the town’s industrial heritage.british, army Stock Photo

RM2FXHWJF–Centurion small Army World War II cruiser Mk2 Tank in Leyland is one of a series of “Welcome to Leyland” gateway monuments celebrating the town’s industrial heritage.british, army

Feb. 29, 2012 - British Tank Crashes Through Korea Tests To U.S. Order 500 fifty-ton Centurion tanks, now standard throughout the British Army, have been bought by the United States under the Military Aid program, the first foreign tank ever to win a U.S. order. The Centurion won its fame with the British Commonwealth Division in Korea. ''Can beat all comers in mountain warfare'' and ''Worth untold gold to the infantry'' are two front-line reports on it. Picture Shows:- Centurion on a running test at a Royal Ordnance Factory near Leeds, England. Another (left) is about to begin a water test Stock Photo

RME13CAT–Feb. 29, 2012 - British Tank Crashes Through Korea Tests To U.S. Order 500 fifty-ton Centurion tanks, now standard throughout the British Army, have been bought by the United States under the Military Aid program, the first foreign tank ever to win a U.S. order. The Centurion won its fame with the British Commonwealth Division in Korea. ''Can beat all comers in mountain warfare'' and ''Worth untold gold to the infantry'' are two front-line reports on it. Picture Shows:- Centurion on a running test at a Royal Ordnance Factory near Leeds, England. Another (left) is about to begin a water test

Shot Cal A Centurion tank coming out of a tank landing craft at the Israeli Tank Museum, Latrun. Stock Photo

RM2R0Y2J7–Shot Cal A Centurion tank coming out of a tank landing craft at the Israeli Tank Museum, Latrun.

RMB4T1YA–Suez Crisis 1956 A Centurion tank lends support to Commando troops who are carrying out a systematic search of all the homes in

Feb. 26, 2012 - World's most powerful tank to face exhaustive trials. Probably the most powerful tank in the world is British War Minister Antony Head's description of the Caernarvon, Britain's new heavy tank soon to face exhaustive tests with the British Army at home and abroad. Official details are scarce, but the new tank is claimed to have better armor and a more powerful engine than the Centurion, which won high praise from the Allies in Korea and which it will probably compliment but not replace Stock Photo

RME132A4–Feb. 26, 2012 - World's most powerful tank to face exhaustive trials. Probably the most powerful tank in the world is British War Minister Antony Head's description of the Caernarvon, Britain's new heavy tank soon to face exhaustive tests with the British Army at home and abroad. Official details are scarce, but the new tank is claimed to have better armor and a more powerful engine than the Centurion, which won high praise from the Allies in Korea and which it will probably compliment but not replace

Gun turret on a Centurion Mk. V AVRE 165 tank, previously operated by 32 Regiment, Royal Engineers, now displayed at Duxford IWM Stock Photo

RMBY9RH5–Gun turret on a Centurion Mk. V AVRE 165 tank, previously operated by 32 Regiment, Royal Engineers, now displayed at Duxford IWM

Feb. 02, 1955 - Tank Battalion Under Training at Belsen-Horne Germany..: The 1st. Squadron of the 4th. Heavy Tank Battalion 1st. Netherland Corps came from Holland by train for training at the B.A.O.R, Tank Gunnery Range at Belsen-Hohne, Germany recently.. They were replaced by another squadron of their battalion. This B.A.O.R Range is the largest in Europe and is used by armoured units from many N.A.T.O Nations. Photo shows The 50 Ton Centurion Tanks being driven on to the Railway wagons which will return them to Holland. Stock Photo

RME0MENE–Feb. 02, 1955 - Tank Battalion Under Training at Belsen-Horne Germany..: The 1st. Squadron of the 4th. Heavy Tank Battalion 1st. Netherland Corps came from Holland by train for training at the B.A.O.R, Tank Gunnery Range at Belsen-Hohne, Germany recently.. They were replaced by another squadron of their battalion. This B.A.O.R Range is the largest in Europe and is used by armoured units from many N.A.T.O Nations. Photo shows The 50 Ton Centurion Tanks being driven on to the Railway wagons which will return them to Holland.

1975 - Exercises ''Run Aground IX'' - At Southsea - Exercise ''Run Aground IX'' = was carried out on the Eastney Beach, Southsea - today - in which Staff College Students saw some of the craft - methods and equipment used in amphibious operations. The exercise included an assault by Royal Marine Troops mounted from a Command Carrier in helicopters. Keystone Photo shows:- The scene as a Centurion tank demonstrates its amphibious properties - by traveling in the water on Eastney Beach - during the exercise today. © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMFA9AN9–1975 - Exercises ''Run Aground IX'' - At Southsea - Exercise ''Run Aground IX'' = was carried out on the Eastney Beach, Southsea - today - in which Staff College Students saw some of the craft - methods and equipment used in amphibious operations. The exercise included an assault by Royal Marine Troops mounted from a Command Carrier in helicopters. Keystone Photo shows:- The scene as a Centurion tank demonstrates its amphibious properties - by traveling in the water on Eastney Beach - during the exercise today. © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

First Gulf War: 14th January 1991. In the desert in eastern Saudi Arabia, a British Centurion Mk5 AVRE takes part in a mine-clearance exercise. Stock Photo

RM2TDH87X–First Gulf War: 14th January 1991. In the desert in eastern Saudi Arabia, a British Centurion Mk5 AVRE takes part in a mine-clearance exercise.

RF2XFHAEF–A Centurion tank driving around the arena at Bovington Tank Museum during Tankfest 2024

A family looking at a Centurion AVRE tank outside The Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive, Gillingham, Kent, England, UK Stock Photo

RM2F6C1XW–A family looking at a Centurion AVRE tank outside The Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive, Gillingham, Kent, England, UK

RMD8FEYF–A Centurion tank of the British Army during an allied tank exercise on 13th June 1961 in the Grunewald in Berlin. The exercise was part of an allied tank maneuver where troops and vehicles of the American, the French, and the British forces took part at.

Bovington, UK. 29th June, 2013. The Centurion, introduced in 1945, was the primary British main battle tank of the post-World War II period. It was a successful tank design, with upgrades, for many decades. The chassis was also adapted for several other roles. Development of the tank began in 1943 and manufacture of the Centurion began in January 1945, six prototypes arriving in Belgium less than a month after the war in Europe ended in May 1945. It first entered combat with the British Army in the Korean War in 1950, in support of the UN forces. Stock Photo

RMDA0BEW–Bovington, UK. 29th June, 2013. The Centurion, introduced in 1945, was the primary British main battle tank of the post-World War II period. It was a successful tank design, with upgrades, for many decades. The chassis was also adapted for several other roles. Development of the tank began in 1943 and manufacture of the Centurion began in January 1945, six prototypes arriving in Belgium less than a month after the war in Europe ended in May 1945. It first entered combat with the British Army in the Korean War in 1950, in support of the UN forces.

A British Centurion MK6/2 medium tank on display in the Overloon War Museum in Overloon, Netherlands. Stock Photo

RMFJCG24–A British Centurion MK6/2 medium tank on display in the Overloon War Museum in Overloon, Netherlands.

A British Centurion tank, a main battle tank of the post-WW2 period, on display outside the National Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand Stock Photo

RF2CF8HCM–A British Centurion tank, a main battle tank of the post-WW2 period, on display outside the National Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand

Apr. 04, 1954 - ''The Conqueror'' The Army's New Heavy Gun Tank On Show: The War Office and the Ministry of Supply announce that the heavy gun tank to be named ''The Conqueror'' is now in limited production. Initial issues for troop trials to the British Army in Germany will begin in the next two or three months. This tank will be complementary to and not a replacement of the Centurion Tank. The Conqueror's development in volved the solution of many problems in suspension, power and transmission and in the gun control system Stock Photo

RME0M9JP–Apr. 04, 1954 - ''The Conqueror'' The Army's New Heavy Gun Tank On Show: The War Office and the Ministry of Supply announce that the heavy gun tank to be named ''The Conqueror'' is now in limited production. Initial issues for troop trials to the British Army in Germany will begin in the next two or three months. This tank will be complementary to and not a replacement of the Centurion Tank. The Conqueror's development in volved the solution of many problems in suspension, power and transmission and in the gun control system

Caterpillar Tracks on a Centurion British Battle Tank Stock Photo

RMETG3KD–Caterpillar Tracks on a Centurion British Battle Tank

THE QUEEN IS SHOWN THE CUTAWAY INTERIOR OF A BRITISH ARMY CENTURION TANK AT THE TANK MUSEUM AT BOVINGTON, DORSET. Stock Photo

RMG47DC1–THE QUEEN IS SHOWN THE CUTAWAY INTERIOR OF A BRITISH ARMY CENTURION TANK AT THE TANK MUSEUM AT BOVINGTON, DORSET.

A Centurion AVRE (1960s) on display outside the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, Kent, UK. Stock Photo

RM2RWBEBW–A Centurion AVRE (1960s) on display outside the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, Kent, UK.

BRITISH ARMY Panzertransporter M19 / Tank Transporter M19 & Infantry Tank Centurion Stock Photo

RMRFA3NR–BRITISH ARMY Panzertransporter M19 / Tank Transporter M19 & Infantry Tank Centurion

- NATO exercises in Germany, female crew of a tank Centurion of Danish Army (October 1985) - esercitazioni NATO in Germania, equipaggio femminile di un carro armato Centurion dell'esercito danese (Ottobre 1985) Stock Photo

RM2XWNCNE–- NATO exercises in Germany, female crew of a tank Centurion of Danish Army (October 1985) - esercitazioni NATO in Germania, equipaggio femminile di un carro armato Centurion dell'esercito danese (Ottobre 1985)

Visitors to the 2010 Biggin Hill Air Fair pour over a British Army Centurion Tank in Kent Stock Photo

RMBN2PNJ–Visitors to the 2010 Biggin Hill Air Fair pour over a British Army Centurion Tank in Kent

Suez Crisis 1956 Egyptian refugees remove their belongings in a cart as a Centurion tank lends support to Commando troops who are carrying out a systematic search of all the homes in Port Said for arms Stock Photo

RMB4T1YK–Suez Crisis 1956 Egyptian refugees remove their belongings in a cart as a Centurion tank lends support to Commando troops who are carrying out a systematic search of all the homes in Port Said for arms

BRITAIN FORGES HER ARMOUR Turning out Centurions for Britain's legions, now gathering strength in a perilous world situation, is one of the most modern and best-equipped tank arsenals in the world - the Royal Ordnance Factory at Barnbow , Leeds, Yorkshire, where these new pictures have just been taken. The 50-ton Centurion, Britain's latest fighter vehicle of its kind, is believed to be the only new tank to be produced in quantity by any nation since the end of the war and it is now the standard tank of the Royal Armoured Corps. It is powered by the ' meteor ' engine, in adaptation of the fa Stock Photo

RM2Y7T9X4–BRITAIN FORGES HER ARMOUR Turning out Centurions for Britain's legions, now gathering strength in a perilous world situation, is one of the most modern and best-equipped tank arsenals in the world - the Royal Ordnance Factory at Barnbow , Leeds, Yorkshire, where these new pictures have just been taken. The 50-ton Centurion, Britain's latest fighter vehicle of its kind, is believed to be the only new tank to be produced in quantity by any nation since the end of the war and it is now the standard tank of the Royal Armoured Corps. It is powered by the ' meteor ' engine, in adaptation of the fa

NATO exercises in Germany, female crew of a tank Centurion of Danish Army Stock Photo

RME7BEMH–NATO exercises in Germany, female crew of a tank Centurion of Danish Army

. English: AWM description: These two disabled Centurion tanks played a part in the April battle of the Imjin River when the heroic 1st Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment, fought Chinese troops in a two day battle before they were overwhelmed. The tanks formed part of a breakthrough force, but came under heavy fire ahead of a Chinese road block. c. June 1951. Phillip Oliver Hobson (1922–2006) Description photographer Date of birth/death 25 September 1922 11 October 2006 Authority control : Q53523259 16 Disabled Centurion tank at Imjin (AWM HOBJ2237) Stock Photo

RMP2DAMP–. English: AWM description: These two disabled Centurion tanks played a part in the April battle of the Imjin River when the heroic 1st Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment, fought Chinese troops in a two day battle before they were overwhelmed. The tanks formed part of a breakthrough force, but came under heavy fire ahead of a Chinese road block. c. June 1951. Phillip Oliver Hobson (1922–2006) Description photographer Date of birth/death 25 September 1922 11 October 2006 Authority control : Q53523259 16 Disabled Centurion tank at Imjin (AWM HOBJ2237)

Military - Centurion Tank - Bovington Camp, Dorset Stock Photo

RMG8BD7K–Military - Centurion Tank - Bovington Camp, Dorset

A Centurion tank at the Bovington Tank Museum in Bovington Stock Photo

RMF3K43R–A Centurion tank at the Bovington Tank Museum in Bovington

A Centurion FV4005 prototype tank driving around the arena at the Bovington Tank Museum during Tankfest 2024 Stock Photo

RF2XFHA9N–A Centurion FV4005 prototype tank driving around the arena at the Bovington Tank Museum during Tankfest 2024

RM2F6C1Y0–A family looking at a Centurion AVRE tank outside The Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive, Gillingham, Kent, England, UK

Officers watching a Centurion tank of the British Army during an allied tank exercise on 13th June 1961 in the Grunewald in Berlin. The exercise was part of an allied tank maneuver where troops and vehicles of the American, the French, and the British forces took part at. Stock Photo

RMD8FF04–Officers watching a Centurion tank of the British Army during an allied tank exercise on 13th June 1961 in the Grunewald in Berlin. The exercise was part of an allied tank maneuver where troops and vehicles of the American, the French, and the British forces took part at.

Danish Troops on Salisbury Plain. In battledress, men of the Royal Danish Life Guards leap from a camoflaged Centurion Tank to go in to action during training with the 15/19th Hussars on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. Stock Photo

RMG6HMBE–Danish Troops on Salisbury Plain. In battledress, men of the Royal Danish Life Guards leap from a camoflaged Centurion Tank to go in to action during training with the 15/19th Hussars on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire.

Krezhaus, Germany. 04th Feb, 2019. The British entrepreneur Gary Blackburn stands in his house in Kretzhaus next to a British guard standing in front of a Centurion tank. Blackburn has applied for a German passport in order to cushion possible disadvantages of the threatening hard brexit. (Zu dpa: 'I pray for second Brexit referendum' - British in Rhineland-Palatinate). Credit: Thomas Frey/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMRN284X–Krezhaus, Germany. 04th Feb, 2019. The British entrepreneur Gary Blackburn stands in his house in Kretzhaus next to a British guard standing in front of a Centurion tank. Blackburn has applied for a German passport in order to cushion possible disadvantages of the threatening hard brexit. (Zu dpa: 'I pray for second Brexit referendum' - British in Rhineland-Palatinate). Credit: Thomas Frey/dpa/Alamy Live News

A British Centurion tank on display at the National Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand. In the background is Mount Ruapehu Stock Photo

RF2CDW2WJ–A British Centurion tank on display at the National Army Museum, Waiouru, New Zealand. In the background is Mount Ruapehu

RME0M9JR–Apr. 04, 1954 - ''The Conqueror'' The Army's New Heavy Gun Tank On Show: The War Office and the Ministry of Supply announce that the heavy gun tank to be named ''The Conqueror'' is now in limited production. Initial issues for troop trials to the British Army in Germany will begin in the next two or three months. This tank will be complementary to and not a replacement of the Centurion Tank. The Conqueror's development in volved the solution of many problems in suspension, power and transmission and in the gun control system

RMETG3KE–Caterpillar Tracks on a Centurion British Battle Tank

Apr. 04, 1955 - Conqueror Aims High By Electric Control: On trial Army in Germany is Britain's latest, heaviest tank, the Conqueror. Powered by a Meteor wine, the 65-tons tank travels at 20 m.p.h. and carriers a crew of four. It was designed by the team responsible for the Centurion, British tank that won high praise from the allies in Korea. Photo shows The long run barrel of the Conqueror points to the sky during a demonstration at the British Fighting Vehicle Research and Development Establishment at Surrey, England Stock Photo

RME0MGC5–Apr. 04, 1955 - Conqueror Aims High By Electric Control: On trial Army in Germany is Britain's latest, heaviest tank, the Conqueror. Powered by a Meteor wine, the 65-tons tank travels at 20 m.p.h. and carriers a crew of four. It was designed by the team responsible for the Centurion, British tank that won high praise from the allies in Korea. Photo shows The long run barrel of the Conqueror points to the sky during a demonstration at the British Fighting Vehicle Research and Development Establishment at Surrey, England

A Centurion AVLB (Armoured Vehicle-Launched Bridge) on display outside the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, Kent, UK. Stock Photo

RM2RWBEBY–A Centurion AVLB (Armoured Vehicle-Launched Bridge) on display outside the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, Kent, UK.

Bovington, Dorset, UK. 25th June 2016. Tankfest military show. Centurion Mk12 in main arena with large crowd. Event was a complete sell out. Credit: Colin C. Hill/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMG794KN–Bovington, Dorset, UK. 25th June 2016. Tankfest military show. Centurion Mk12 in main arena with large crowd. Event was a complete sell out. Credit: Colin C. Hill/Alamy Live News

Oct. 10, 1953 - Demonstration of Obstacle crossing by Tanks..: Comet in Action. A demonstration of obstacle crossing by Cromwell, Comet and Centurion Tanks was held toady at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre, Bovington Camp, Dorset. Photo shows A Comet Tank negotiates one of the steep difficult obstacles- during the demonstration at Bovington today. Stock Photo

RME0M60M–Oct. 10, 1953 - Demonstration of Obstacle crossing by Tanks..: Comet in Action. A demonstration of obstacle crossing by Cromwell, Comet and Centurion Tanks was held toady at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre, Bovington Camp, Dorset. Photo shows A Comet Tank negotiates one of the steep difficult obstacles- during the demonstration at Bovington today.

RMBN2PPK–Visitors to the 2010 Biggin Hill Air Fair pour over a British Army Centurion Tank in Kent

Almost looking down the gun barrel to a British tank armored vehicle now peace keeper Stock Photo

RMEH9FAF–Almost looking down the gun barrel to a British tank armored vehicle now peace keeper

RM2Y7T9X5–BRITAIN FORGES HER ARMOUR Turning out Centurions for Britain's legions, now gathering strength in a perilous world situation, is one of the most modern and best-equipped tank arsenals in the world - the Royal Ordnance factory at Barnbow , Leeds, Yorkshire, where these new pictures have just been taken. The 50-ton centurion, Britain's latest fighter vehicle of its kind, is believed to be the only new tank to be produced in quantity by any nation since the end of the war and it is now the standard tank of the Royal Armoured Corps. It is powered by the ' meteor ' engine, in adaptation of the fa

RME7BEMG–NATO exercises in Germany, female crew of a tank Centurion of Danish Army

RMEH9EED–Almost looking down the gun barrel to a British tank armored vehicle now peace keeper

Leyland. UK Weather. 13 Nov 2022. An elderly man pays homage to the fallen in front of a British Army vintage Centurion tank standing at the roundabout connecting Flensburg Way and Penwortham Way on a mound decorated with poppies for a remembrance day ceremony for those who have lost their lives in the service of their country. It is equipped with the well-known British QF 17-pounder mounted on a new sloping hull. Credit; MediaWorldImages/AlamyLiveNews Stock Photo

RM2KEJC5D–Leyland. UK Weather. 13 Nov 2022. An elderly man pays homage to the fallen in front of a British Army vintage Centurion tank standing at the roundabout connecting Flensburg Way and Penwortham Way on a mound decorated with poppies for a remembrance day ceremony for those who have lost their lives in the service of their country. It is equipped with the well-known British QF 17-pounder mounted on a new sloping hull. Credit; MediaWorldImages/AlamyLiveNews

Imposing view as a powerful launch assault tank carrying a steel mobile platform moves over a temporary bridge slope from below Stock Photo

RMEH9DGC–Imposing view as a powerful launch assault tank carrying a steel mobile platform moves over a temporary bridge slope from below

RF2XFHA93–A Centurion FV4005 prototype tank driving around the arena at the Bovington Tank Museum during Tankfest 2024

Leyland, UK. 13 Nov, 2021. Clear blue skies herald a bright sunny day in Lancashire. A British Army vintage Centurion tank stands at the roundabout connecting Flensburg Way and Penwortham Way on a mound decorated with poppies for a remembrance day ceremony for those who have fallen in the service of their country. One of several gateway monuments celebrating the town’s industrial heritage. Stock Photo

RM2H64X7C–Leyland, UK. 13 Nov, 2021. Clear blue skies herald a bright sunny day in Lancashire. A British Army vintage Centurion tank stands at the roundabout connecting Flensburg Way and Penwortham Way on a mound decorated with poppies for a remembrance day ceremony for those who have fallen in the service of their country. One of several gateway monuments celebrating the town’s industrial heritage.

Bovington.Dorset.United Kingdom.August 8th 2023.A Centurion tank is on show at The Tank Museum in Dorset Stock Photo

RF2WYCR3R–Bovington.Dorset.United Kingdom.August 8th 2023.A Centurion tank is on show at The Tank Museum in Dorset

Take Expert Heads Production Team -- Major. General H.E. Pyman is Director-General of Fighting Vehicles.In one of the tank hangars Mr. A.E. Masters, the establishments Chief Engineer, demonstrates one of the batch openings on a Centurion. On the 50-ton tank with him is Brigadier S.R.W. Clarke Chief of the Fighting Vehicle Proving Establishment. Major.General Pyman is on the extreme right. Supervising Britain's expanding tank and fighting vehicle production is the youngest major-general in the Army, 43-year-old Major General H.E. Pyman. November 15, 1951. (Photo by The Central Office Of Informa Stock Photo

RM2HX59P5–Take Expert Heads Production Team -- Major. General H.E. Pyman is Director-General of Fighting Vehicles.In one of the tank hangars Mr. A.E. Masters, the establishments Chief Engineer, demonstrates one of the batch openings on a Centurion. On the 50-ton tank with him is Brigadier S.R.W. Clarke Chief of the Fighting Vehicle Proving Establishment. Major.General Pyman is on the extreme right. Supervising Britain's expanding tank and fighting vehicle production is the youngest major-general in the Army, 43-year-old Major General H.E. Pyman. November 15, 1951. (Photo by The Central Office Of Informa

RMRN285G–Krezhaus, Germany. 04th Feb, 2019. The British entrepreneur Gary Blackburn stands in his house in Kretzhaus next to a British guard standing in front of a Centurion tank. Blackburn has applied for a German passport in order to cushion possible disadvantages of the threatening hard brexit. (Zu dpa: 'I pray for second Brexit referendum' - British in Rhineland-Palatinate). Credit: Thomas Frey/dpa/Alamy Live News

A Star trail and an abandon tank in the background Stock Photo

RF2HHNDA8–A Star trail and an abandon tank in the background

Rusted, abandoned tank from the Yom Kippur war in a meadow on the Golan Heights in northern Israel. Stock Photo

RF2T8DTEF–Rusted, abandoned tank from the Yom Kippur war in a meadow on the Golan Heights in northern Israel.

A crew member of a tank and a tank on a snowy cold day on the Syrian border Stock Photo

RF2NT8MGJ–A crew member of a tank and a tank on a snowy cold day on the Syrian border

Israeli veteran of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, David Pollack sits with his family over an inactive Israeli Centurion battle tank, at the former army outpost of Tal Johader, a site of one of the most critical tank battles of the Yom Kippur War, as Israel marks the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War on October 3, 2023 in Golan Heights, Israel. The Yom Kippur War was an armed conflict fought in 1973 between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. Stock Photo

RM2T0D7FC–Israeli veteran of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, David Pollack sits with his family over an inactive Israeli Centurion battle tank, at the former army outpost of Tal Johader, a site of one of the most critical tank battles of the Yom Kippur War, as Israel marks the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War on October 3, 2023 in Golan Heights, Israel. The Yom Kippur War was an armed conflict fought in 1973 between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.

A Centurion ARK on display outside the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, Kent, UK. Stock Photo

RM2RWBEBN–A Centurion ARK on display outside the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, Kent, UK.

A British Centurion tank during a fight exercise in Berlin-Spandau on the 6th of November in 1961. Besides three Centurion tanks, soldiers of the infantry and other military vehicles participated in the exercise. Stock Photo

RMD8FG1F–A British Centurion tank during a fight exercise in Berlin-Spandau on the 6th of November in 1961. Besides three Centurion tanks, soldiers of the infantry and other military vehicles participated in the exercise.

A decommissioned Centurion tank (Swiss Army) on display at the 2011 War & Peace Show at Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent, UK. Stock Photo

RMC9950G–A decommissioned Centurion tank (Swiss Army) on display at the 2011 War & Peace Show at Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent, UK.

RMBN2PP5–Visitors to the 2010 Biggin Hill Air Fair pour over a British Army Centurion Tank in Kent

RME0M604–Oct. 10, 1953 - Demonstration of Obstacle Crossing By Tanks.. Comet In Action. A demonstration of obstacle crossing by Cromwell, Comet and Centurion Tanks, was held at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre, Bovington Camp, Dorset. Keystone Photo Shows:- A Comet tank demonstrates the correct way to cross an open ditch - during the demonstration at Bovington.

RM2Y7T9P2–BRITAIN FORGES HER ARMOUR Turning out Centurions for Britain's legions, now gathering strength in a perilous world situation, is one of the most modern and best-equipped tank arsenals in the world - the Royal Ordnance factory at Barnbow , Leeds, Yorkshire, where these new pictures have just been taken. The 50-ton centurion, Britain's latest fighter vehicle of its kind, is believed to be the only new tank to be produced in quantity by any nation since the end of the war and it is now the standard tank of the Royal Armoured Corps. It is powered by the ' meteor ' engine, in adaptation of the fa

Oct. 30, 1953 - 30-10-53 Demonstration of obstacle crossing by tanks Ã¢â‚¬Ëœrescue' by a Churchill tank. A demonstration of obstacle crossing by Cromwell, Comet and Centurion Tanks was held today at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre, Bovington Camp, Dorset. Keystone Photo Shows: A Comet tank is rescued by a Churchill Recovery Tank after getting caught in the Open Tank and Ditch obstacle during the demonstration at Bovington today. Stock Photo

RME0M6NK–Oct. 30, 1953 - 30-10-53 Demonstration of obstacle crossing by tanks Ã¢â‚¬Ëœrescue' by a Churchill tank. A demonstration of obstacle crossing by Cromwell, Comet and Centurion Tanks was held today at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre, Bovington Camp, Dorset. Keystone Photo Shows: A Comet tank is rescued by a Churchill Recovery Tank after getting caught in the Open Tank and Ditch obstacle during the demonstration at Bovington today.

A Preserved Centurion Battle Tank sits as a roadside landmark, near to where these tanks were manufactured at Leyland,Lancashire,UK Stock Photo

RM2R7GMYA–A Preserved Centurion Battle Tank sits as a roadside landmark, near to where these tanks were manufactured at Leyland,Lancashire,UK

Feb. 26, 2012 - The war office and the ministry of Supply announce that the heavy gun tank to be named the conqueror is now in limited production. initial issues for troop trials to the British army in Germany will begin in the next two or three months. This tank will be complementary to and not a replacement of the centurion tank. The conqueror's development in valved the solution of many problem in suspension, power and transmission and in the gun control system Stock Photo

RME131KG–Feb. 26, 2012 - The war office and the ministry of Supply announce that the heavy gun tank to be named the conqueror is now in limited production. initial issues for troop trials to the British army in Germany will begin in the next two or three months. This tank will be complementary to and not a replacement of the centurion tank. The conqueror's development in valved the solution of many problem in suspension, power and transmission and in the gun control system

. English: AWM Caption: A British Centurion tank of the Royal Tank Regiment prepares to snipe a Communist position with a twenty pound shell from its main gun. Observing his target with his .303 rifle is, Corporal D. A. (Tiny) Herbert of Stanmore, NSW, a member of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR). c. May 1953. Hobson, Phillip Oliver 8 British Centurion tank Korea May 1953 (AWM HOBJ4255) Stock Photo

RMP2E6HR–. English: AWM Caption: A British Centurion tank of the Royal Tank Regiment prepares to snipe a Communist position with a twenty pound shell from its main gun. Observing his target with his .303 rifle is, Corporal D. A. (Tiny) Herbert of Stanmore, NSW, a member of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR). c. May 1953. Hobson, Phillip Oliver 8 British Centurion tank Korea May 1953 (AWM HOBJ4255)

A Centurion ARV tank driving around the arena at Bovington Tank Museum during Tankfest 2024 Stock Photo

RF2XFHADR–A Centurion ARV tank driving around the arena at Bovington Tank Museum during Tankfest 2024

Oct. 10, 1956 - Land Warfare takes to water: Representatives of many foreign armies, including those from Russia and Germany, saw a recent demonstration at the British Ministry of Supply's Fighting Vehicles Research and Development Establishment in Surrey, England. Photo shows left: 50-ton Centurion tank plunges into a wading pit and begins to float. It has a collapsible waterproof screen around the top surfaces so that turret lids can be left open Stock Photo

RME0MX7T–Oct. 10, 1956 - Land Warfare takes to water: Representatives of many foreign armies, including those from Russia and Germany, saw a recent demonstration at the British Ministry of Supply's Fighting Vehicles Research and Development Establishment in Surrey, England. Photo shows left: 50-ton Centurion tank plunges into a wading pit and begins to float. It has a collapsible waterproof screen around the top surfaces so that turret lids can be left open

A British Army vintage Centurion tank stands at the roundabout connecting Flensburg Way and Penwortham Way on a mound decorated with poppies for a remembrance day ceremony for those who have fallen in the service of their country. One of several gateway monuments celebrating the town’s industrial heritage. Leyland, UK. 13 Nov, 2021. Stock Photo

RM2H64X75–A British Army vintage Centurion tank stands at the roundabout connecting Flensburg Way and Penwortham Way on a mound decorated with poppies for a remembrance day ceremony for those who have fallen in the service of their country. One of several gateway monuments celebrating the town’s industrial heritage. Leyland, UK. 13 Nov, 2021.

RF2WYCR5E–Bovington.Dorset.United Kingdom.August 8th 2023.A Centurion tank is on show at The Tank Museum in Dorset

Re-Arming Britain -- A 'Centurion' entering the water test, where it remains in 6 feet of water for a set time - a test for leakage and engine performance. Britain's latest fighting vehicle - the 50 ton 'Centurion' - believed to be the only new tank produced in quantity by any nation since the end of the war - is now in full production, and representatives of the world's press were invited to see construction work and tests carried out at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Leeds. October 29, 1950. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited.). Stock Photo

RM2HX4MK1–Re-Arming Britain -- A 'Centurion' entering the water test, where it remains in 6 feet of water for a set time - a test for leakage and engine performance. Britain's latest fighting vehicle - the 50 ton 'Centurion' - believed to be the only new tank produced in quantity by any nation since the end of the war - is now in full production, and representatives of the world's press were invited to see construction work and tests carried out at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Leeds. October 29, 1950. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited.).

The Golan Heights An old Centurion tank in Tel Saki site of a fierce battle in the Yom Kippur war Stock Photo

RMAY7BDK–The Golan Heights An old Centurion tank in Tel Saki site of a fierce battle in the Yom Kippur war

RF2T8DTAF–Rusted, abandoned tank from the Yom Kippur war in a meadow on the Golan Heights in northern Israel.

RF2NT8MDE–A crew member of a tank and a tank on a snowy cold day on the Syrian border

USAF United States Air Force Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II Stock Photo

RMRKYYY1–USAF United States Air Force Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II

Mar. 03, 1953 - Duke fires tank gun. The Duke of Edinburgh, on the first full day of his visit to the Britain Zone of Germany yesterday fired the 20-pounder gun of a 50-ton Centurion tank during field firing of the 6th Armoured Division at Hohns ranges. He scored a direct hit at 1,000 yards and demolished the target. Keystone Photo Shows: The Duke of Edinburgh wearing dark glasses and Tank Corp berets seen in the Centurion tank at Hohns ranges yesterday. H/Keystone Stock Photo

RME0M1YB–Mar. 03, 1953 - Duke fires tank gun. The Duke of Edinburgh, on the first full day of his visit to the Britain Zone of Germany yesterday fired the 20-pounder gun of a 50-ton Centurion tank during field firing of the 6th Armoured Division at Hohns ranges. He scored a direct hit at 1,000 yards and demolished the target. Keystone Photo Shows: The Duke of Edinburgh wearing dark glasses and Tank Corp berets seen in the Centurion tank at Hohns ranges yesterday. H/Keystone

Kretzhaus, Germany. 11th Aug, 2017. A tank of the type Centurion that was formerly in operation of the Swiss Army can be seen on a garden property in Kretzhaus, Germany, 11 August 2017. The tank is neither able to drive nor to be put into operation and does not fall under the Military Weapons Control Law, therefore, the authorities do not see a legal reason to demand the elimination of the tank. Photo: Thomas Frey/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJW7607–Kretzhaus, Germany. 11th Aug, 2017. A tank of the type Centurion that was formerly in operation of the Swiss Army can be seen on a garden property in Kretzhaus, Germany, 11 August 2017. The tank is neither able to drive nor to be put into operation and does not fall under the Military Weapons Control Law, therefore, the authorities do not see a legal reason to demand the elimination of the tank. Photo: Thomas Frey/dpa/Alamy Live News

RMC994YB–A decommissioned Centurion tank (Swiss Army) on display at the 2011 War & Peace Show at Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent, UK.

Jun 21, 1978; Jerusalem, Israel; One of Israel women tank drivers at the control of a 50-ton Centurion tank. Muslim Religion Stock Photo

RME11HT1–Jun 21, 1978; Jerusalem, Israel; One of Israel women tank drivers at the control of a 50-ton Centurion tank. Muslim Religion

Looking straight down the barrel of the gun on a Centurion Mk 3 Main Battle Tank on display at The Tank Museum, Bovington. UK. Stock Photo

RMCPKMCH–Looking straight down the barrel of the gun on a Centurion Mk 3 Main Battle Tank on display at The Tank Museum, Bovington. UK.

RM2Y7T9R0–BRITAIN FORGES HER ARMOUR Turning out Centurions for Britain's legions, now gathering strength in a perilous world situation, is one of the most modern and best-equipped tank arsenals in the world - the Royal Ordnance factory at Barnbow , Leeds, Yorkshire, where these new pictures have just been taken. The 50-ton centurion, Britain's latest fighter vehicle of its kind, is believed to be the only new tank to be produced in quantity by any nation since the end of the war and it is now the standard tank of the Royal Armoured Corps. It is powered by the ' meteor ' engine, in adaptation of the fa

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